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City Parks steps up maintenance efforts at Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
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The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has intensified efforts to maintain public spaces with a large-scale clean-up operation at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens.
The operation targeted invasive plant removal, litter collection and the rehabilitation of key public areas, including pathways and ablution facilities.
Park Rangers were also deployed to support by-law enforcement, ensuring the space remains safe and well-maintained for visitors.
The Senior manager for conservation and catchment at City Parks and Zoo, Tshepang Makganye, says removing alien invasive plants plays a crucial role in improving water quality and protecting biodiversity, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the gardens.
The operation targeted invasive plant removal, litter collection and the rehabilitation of key public areas, including pathways and ablution facilities.
Park Rangers were also deployed to support by-law enforcement, ensuring the space remains safe and well-maintained for visitors.
The Senior manager for conservation and catchment at City Parks and Zoo, Tshepang Makganye, says removing alien invasive plants plays a crucial role in improving water quality and protecting biodiversity, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the gardens.
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Theatre production uses storytelling to explore Human Rights themes
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The Windybrow Arts Centre and the Turquoise Harmony Institute, in partnership the South African Human Rights Commission presented the return of The Skin We Are In stage play at the Market Theatre, following its previous successful tours.
The production is set to tour schools, festivals and community spaces, engaging young audiences in meaningful dialogue.
The play is based on the acclaimed children’s book of the same title, authored by Dr Sindiwe Magona and
adapted for stage by award-winning playwright for young audiences, Omphile Molusi.
The play offers an enriching theatrical experience designed to support conversations around race, belonging and shared humanity, introducing complex ideas in an age-appropriate and engaging way, through storytelling, music and audience interaction.
The Institute says the production forms part of its broader commitment to social cohesion and inclusive education across diverse communities.
The Institute seeks to create safe spaces for young people to explore identity, challenge prejudice, and build empathy through arts-based learning.
The production is set to tour schools, festivals and community spaces, engaging young audiences in meaningful dialogue.
The play is based on the acclaimed children’s book of the same title, authored by Dr Sindiwe Magona and
adapted for stage by award-winning playwright for young audiences, Omphile Molusi.
The play offers an enriching theatrical experience designed to support conversations around race, belonging and shared humanity, introducing complex ideas in an age-appropriate and engaging way, through storytelling, music and audience interaction.
The Institute says the production forms part of its broader commitment to social cohesion and inclusive education across diverse communities.
The Institute seeks to create safe spaces for young people to explore identity, challenge prejudice, and build empathy through arts-based learning.
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eThekwini municipality unveils Easter holiday readiness plan
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eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba says Durban is fully prepared for the Easter holiday period, with approximately 1.2 million visitors expected to arrive in the city.
The influx is projected to inject around R2.6 billion into the local economy.
Xaba says accommodation occupancy is expected to average 62%, while the holiday period is also likely to create an estimated 16,000 job opportunities.
The mayor unveiled the city’s state of readiness for the Easter holidays on Tuesday.
The influx is projected to inject around R2.6 billion into the local economy.
Xaba says accommodation occupancy is expected to average 62%, while the holiday period is also likely to create an estimated 16,000 job opportunities.
The mayor unveiled the city’s state of readiness for the Easter holidays on Tuesday.
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